Does your client's site even need a CMS? Front-end developer Ben Furfie urges more designers and developers to deep-dive into a client's business before making technical decisions! We discuss what type of client has no need for a CMS, what services you provide instead and questions to ask to determine the viability of a CMS (vs. static). Ben also offers suggestions for pricing and sales to keep things profitable for you and your client!

Do You Really Need a CMS? with Ben Furfie

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Do You Really Need a CMS? with Ben Furfie

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